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UofL researchers help paralyzed children take steps using external electrical stimulation

October 27, 2025

Children with complete paralysis due to spinal cord injuries gained the ability to take steps thanks to an innovative, external electrical stimulation technique at the University of Louisville.

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UofL and UofL Health receive $11.5 million to develop new cancer immunotherapies

October 22, 2025

Cancer remains one of the greatest health concerns in the U.S., but University of Louisville cancer researchers and UofL Health – Brown Cancer Center oncologists are improving outcomes for patients in Kentucky and beyond.

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Jason Smith appointed UofL Health CEO

October 16, 2025

Entering its seventh year as a regional academic health system, the UofL Health Board of Directors has named Jason Smith, MD, PhD, MCA, FACS, as its new chief executive officer.